Tel Aviv-Yafo. The Diamond Exchange. Mini Israel. Abu Ghosh

Overview

This guided tour in Israel features the Mini-Israel Museum, historic Yafo, Tel Aviv landmarks, Israel Diamond Exchange, Latrun monastery, and Abu Ghosh village. It suits travelers interested in history, culture, and unique local sites.

Highlights

• Explore Israel's landmarks at the Mini-Israel Museum with 1:25 scale models
• Discover ancient Yafo, including Andromeda Rock and other notable sites
• Tel Aviv sightseeing bus tour featuring Rothschild Boulevard and Ahuzat Bayit
• Visit Israel Diamond Exchange trade showroom with industry insights (passport required)
• Tour Latrun monastery of silent monks, which includes a winery
• Explore Abu Ghosh village, its historical sites, and the Benedictine Monastery

Description

The tour begins at the open-air Mini-Israel Museum, displaying detailed 1:25 scale models of significant landmarks across the country.

Next, visit old Yafo, an ancient Mediterranean port city where you can see Andromeda Rock, the Bridge of Desires, a rare tree growing apart from the ground, and additional notable features.

The sightseeing continues with a Tel Aviv bus tour showcasing famous Rothschild Boulevard and Ahuzat Bayit, the city’s first neighborhood.

In Tel Aviv, visit the Israel Diamond Exchange, a complex of four buildings that host diamond manufacturers and traders. Access to the trade showroom requires a passport.

At Latrun, tour the monastery of silent monks, which includes its own winery.

The final stop is Abu Ghosh, a Muslim Arab village near the highway to Jerusalem. On a hill within the village is the presumed biblical city of Kiryat-Yearim, connected to the Ark of the Covenant. Visit the Benedictine Monastery with its historic church featuring medieval frescoes and inscriptions related to the Roman Tenth Legion. The monastery is home to monks and nuns of the Order of St. Lazarus.

Includes

• Guide services
• Bus transfers during the tour

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Entrance ticket to the Mini-Israel Museum (payable onsite)

Important Information

• Not recommended for people with limited mobility
• Children aged 5 years and older are allowed on the tour

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring your passport for the Israel Diamond Exchange visit. Visit during cooler hours to avoid midday heat. Tickets for the Mini-Israel Museum should be purchased onsite.